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Home My WebLink AboutR-2001-155 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-155 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE SIGN ADJUSTMENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY ATLAS SIGNS REPRESENTING CITIBANK AND THE BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY, FROM CHAPTER 28, ZONING, ARTICLE 28, SIGNS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 255 EAST DANIA BEACH BLVD, DANIA BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Dania Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 28 Zoning, Article 28, Signs, sets the signage criteria for specific zoning districts within the City of Dania Beach; and WHEREAS, Atlas Signs representing Citibank and the Broward County Library, have applied for a sign adjustment (SA-45-01) to allow for the following signage: Site Plan Location "A": Proposed Combination Broward County Library/Citibank Signs to be located on the rear(NE 1 st Terrace)and the front(Dania Beach Boulevard) of the Citibank Building. Reduction of each existing Citibank sign to 60 square feet and combine it with a new 60 square feet library sign in one cabinet. The total sign area for the combined Citibank/Library sign would be 120 square feet per sign (6' x 20'). Site Plan Location "D": Replacement Wall Signs for the "Citibank Tower". Citibank currently has three 80 square foot signs located on the east, south, and west face of the Citibank"Tower". These signs are prohibited under the current code. Replacement of all three signs with a new Citibank sign and logo. Site Plan Location "F": New Citibank Pole Sign located on Dania Beach Boulevard. A new pole sign (50 square feet, height not provided)to be located at the southwest corner of the site on Dania Beach Boulevard. Replacement of the existing pole sign with this new pole sign. (Height and sign area of the existing pole sign is not provided.) within the Downtown Dania Beach Redevelopment Area, C-1 Zoning District, for property located at 255 East Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach; and WHEREAS, the Planning &Zoning Board on August 15, 2001, recommended that the City Commission grant the sign adjustment request SA-45-01 for site plan locations "A" and "D" and recommended denial of site plan location"F", based upon the criteria set forth in Article 28, Section 28.200. "Relief from requirements; Sign Adjustment;Variances", of Chapter 28,Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-155 Section 1. That that certain application SA-45-01, for a Sign Adjustment from Chapter 28 Zoning, Article 28, Si na e, a co of which is attached as Exhibit "A" is approved for Site 9 9 9 copy pp Locations "A" and "D" and the denial of Location "F", which would be replaced with a monument sign. Section 2 . That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY OF AUGUST, 2001. PAT FLURY MAYOR— COMMISSIONER ATTEST: ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONER BERTINO-YES CHARLENE JOHN O COMMISSIONER MIKES-YES ACTING CITY CLER . COMMISSIONER McELYEA-YES VICE-MAYOR CHUNN-YES MAYOR FLURY-YES APPROVED AS TO F M AND CORRECTNESS: By: f T OMAS J. ANSBRO CITY ATTORNEY 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-155 CITY OF DANIA BEACH GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Jason Nunemaker, City Manager FROM: Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Growth Management Department DATE: August 28, 2001 SUBJECT: SA-45-01 — Sign Adjustment Request by Mr. Ken Gibson, Atlas Signs representing Citibank and the Broward County Library (225 East Dania Beach Boulevard) Site Plan Location "A": Proposed Combination Broward County Library/Citibank Signs to be located on the rear (NE 1st Terrace) and the front (Dania Beach Boulevard) of the Citibank Building The Broward County Library leases a significant portion of the first floor of the Citibank Office Building. The library is entitled to a 37'/2 square foot wall sign on both Dania Beach Boulevard and NE 1st Terrace. Citibank currently has an 80 square foot sign in both locations. Citibank proposes to reduce each existing Citibank sign to 60 square feet and combine it with a new 60 square feet library sign in one cabinet. The total sign area for the combined Citibank/Library sign would be 120 square feet per sign (6 x 20'). The Downtown Siqn Code allows two separate signs (one for the library and one for the bank), each sign having a maximum vertical dimension of 2'/2 feet and a maximum area of 37Y2 square feet. Members of the Dania Beach Friends of the Library indicate the larger library sign is necessary so that senior citizens can readily identify the library location. Site Plan Location "D": Proposed Replacement Wall Signs for the "Citibank Tower". Citibank currently has three 80 square foot signs located on the east, south, and west face of the Citibank "Tower". These signs are prohibited under the current code. Citibank wishes to replace all three signs with a. new Citibank sign and logo. This appears to be a "change of copy" with no change in sign size CITIBANK SIGN ADJUSTMENTCC 082801.doc Site Plan Location "F": New Citibank Pole Sign located on Dania Beach Boulevard. Applicant proposes a new pole sign (50 square feet, height not provided) to be located at the southwest corner of the site on Dania Beach Boulevard. Applicant proposes to replace the existing pole sign with this new pole sign. The height and sign area of the existing pole sign is not provided. Pole signs are prohibited under the Downtown Sign Code. The code allows one monument sign, set back five feet from Dania Beach Boulevard, 10 feet from the side lot line, and 30 feet from the intersection of any two streets. The sign can be no larger than 25 square feet in area, and no more than seven (7) feet in height. PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION Location "A" (Combination library/bank wall signs): Approval. Location "D" (Tower signs): Approval. Location "F" (Pole sign): Denial. Please note: Sign replacement or removal as approved by the City Commission should be completed within 3 months of the Commission action. CITIBANK SIGN ADJUSTMENTCC 082801.doc s' Date stamp I APPLICATION NUMBER: s' j CITY OF DANIA BEACH • — �� 100 WEST DANIA BEACH BLVD. DANIA BEACH, FL 33004 i Lj (954) 924-3645 APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE The undersigned petitions the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida to consider the variance of the parcel(s) of land described in this application. NAME OF APPLICANT: j L l4 S S j G ru Z Phone:/- g c-30. 7-2 `j 3 ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 5 77 D C p L u,94,81 A C!RC Fax: j 61-gb3- QL WP6 Ft— PROPERTY INTEREST OF APPLICANT: A,1T TL A G?7 y& NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER: i��/ A S, T✓ P R-OP 6-l2-1 I C-C ADDRESS AND LEGAL& FOLIO OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: D 2 3 y _ �/ U O a. PRESENT ZONING: LOT SIZE/AREA: PRESENT/PROPOSED USE OF PROPERTY: S DESCRIPTION OF VARIANCE (S): (LIST THE ZONING CODE SECTION YOU WOULD LIKE THE VARIANCE FROM AND WHAT IS PROPOSED -PLEASE CONTACT THE ZONING DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE ZONING REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE NUMBERS): .�1GrJ R- D3'uS7N�A.lf LIST THE NAMES,ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ANY CONSULTANTS IF ANY(I.E. ARCHITECT,ATTORNEY): �vl� PLEASE COMPLETE THIS PORTION OF THE APPLICATION CAREFULLY. EACH REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE MUST STAND ON ITS OWN MERITS WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY OTHER PROPERTY. The following questions pertain to the criteria upon which the City Commission and Planning and Zoning Board will consider this application. 1) Describe how special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same zoning district. 2) Provide evidence that the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. 3) Describe how granting the requested variance(s) will not confer any special privilege on the applicant that is denied by the zoning code to other lands, buildings or structures in this same zoning district. 4) Provide evidence that the literal interpretation of the provisions of the zoning code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant. 5) Describe how the requested variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the land, building or structure. • 6) Explain how the grant of the variance(s) will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the zoning code, and that such variance(s) will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. 7) Please add any other comments which may assist the City Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board in reviewing this request. - -- - - - - - - - - --- - -- -- -- - - -- - -- - -- -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - --- - -- - -- This is to certify that l am the owner of the subject land(s) described above in the petition for variance. (Complete only if applicable) I have also authorized the undersigned petitioner to make and file this applicatio an 3 SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY O STATE OF FLORIDA Print Name: COUNTY OF BROWARD The forgoing instrument was acknowledged before me' / nor y�l as[title]_ _ ntity]_ a Florida Corporation,who is personal) known t roduce as identification. ��rrug�o ANDREA GRANT _ My Commis ion E Aires o n1Y COMMISSION#CC741654 NOT Y PUBLIC // 1J; �AeOF F��` EXPIRES:OS/112002 1-800.3-NOTARY Fla Teo+:ay Smices&Bonding Co. . ..,ola ri.,r.-,-: ., FOR USE WHEN APPLICANT IS NOT OWNER OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I AM THE OWNER OF THE SUBJECT LANDS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND THAT 1 HAVE AUTHORIZED a L.a s S ; Q- A,�S TO MAKE AND FILE THE AFORESAID APPLICATION. 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DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM: SA-45-01 -SIGN ADJUSTMENT REQUEST BY CITIBANK AND THE BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY 226 EAST DANIA BEACH BLVD. 3. COMMISSION ACTION BEING REQUESTED: ADOPT RESOLUTION 4. SUMMARY EXPLANATION &BACKGROUND: 5. ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND ADDITIONAL BACKUP MATERIALS (PLEASE LIST): Staff Report Resolution Application Location Map Sign Site Plans 6. FOR PURCHASING REQUESTS ONLY: Dept: Amount: $ • 7. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ADDITION ON AGENDA: Planning and Zoning Advisory Board recommended approval of this request at their August 15, 2001 regular meeting. Submitted by: Laurence G. Leeds,AICP, Director Date August 22, 2001 Growth Management Department City Manager Date •